Surface Workshop

Walk into Surface Workshop on a weekday and the space feels quiet—no clutter, just work. An artist’s studio in Chelsea, this address sits on 150 W 28th St, between Sixth and Seventh. The front window catches afternoon light, which artists seem to chase when they arrive with sharp tools and rolled materials. Upstairs, tables hold samples of matte, satin, and gloss finishes, stacked in neat piles beside sample cards labeled with numbers you can scan for more. Talking to people here moves fast. Someone mentions they’ve come for custom countertop resurfacing, another asks about cabinet refinishing. A third person carries in a chipped tabletop wrapped in canvas, requesting a precision repair. Orders for faux-finish murals and high-traffic flooring coatings also come through. The person at the counter fields these requests while keeping track of paint swatches under a metal bracket shelf. Call ahead if you need a consultation or just want to know how long a project takes—(917) 388-3035 has been the line for years. Getting here is simple: check the map for directions. https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c259a8b573e101:0x3533d99403699ac.